The Miracle of the Little Spring by Rafael Ximeno y Planes. A large group of people from various social classes gathers around a miraculous spring in a landscape, while the Virgin of Guadalupe appears in the sky above.

The Miracle of the Little Spring

Rafael Ximeno y Planes

1809 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic 19th-century Spanish-Mexican masterpiece depicting the miraculous appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.

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Library · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Created in 1809 by Rafael Ximeno y Planes, this oil painting captures a pivotal religious moment with the refined technique of the neoclassical period. The composition masterfully balances the earthly crowd gathered at the spring with the celestial vision of the Virgin above, showcasing the artist's expertise as a director of the Academy of San Carlos in Mexico.

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